Supervising Physician (Independent Contractor)

Optima Medical • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group with 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, serving more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We offer a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We are seeking a Supervising Physician to partner with our clinical team and provide supervisory oversight for Physician Assistants practicing within a primary care setting. This role is ideal for a physician with a strong outpatient background who is comfortable providing guidance, clinical oversight, and availability while working remotely. The Supervising Physician serves in a collaborative, non‑clinical capacity focused on supervision, compliance, and support—not direct patient care.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Active, unrestricted medical license (state‑specific requirements apply)
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative, remote environment

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care specialty
• Prior experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers

Responsibilities

• Provide supervising physician services as an independent contractor in accordance with state regulations and practice requirements
• Remotely supervise up to six (6) Physician Assistants employed by the Practice
• Be available for consultation, guidance, and clinical oversight as required
• Review and co‑sign charts, protocols, or documentation as required by regulation or practice policy
• Support quality assurance and clinical compliance efforts
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery
• Maintain appropriate availability and responsiveness to supervised providers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior